Scottie Bishop, 82, of Town Creek, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 05, 2026 at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Bro. R.C. Borden officiating. Burial will be at Fergason Cemetery.
Born on April 10, 1944 to the late Enos and Kathleen Counts Bishop, Scottie worked as a truck driver for many years but will be remembered as a self employed “Jack of All Trades”. After retiring, Scottie loved to spend the day with his daughter, Laura, watching Westerns and aggravating each other.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Shirley Bishop; children, Angela (Mack) Parker, Heath (Rhonda) Bishop, and Laura Bishop; grandchildren, Kelly (Morris) Stephens, Zach (Lindsey) Parker, Myles (Paula) Parker, Lucas Bishop, Brandy (Bunt) Eddy, and Bo (Brandie) Bradford; and a house full of great-grandchildren; sister, Magdalene Johnson; brother, Ronnie (Donna) Bishop; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Scottie was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Hershel Bishop.
Pallbearers will be Zach Parker, Myles Parker, Lucas Bishop, Bo Bradford, Morris Stephens, Braxton Letson, and Cameron Rolling.
The family extends special thanks to the nurses and staff at Helen Keller for all of their care given to Scottie.
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